Gti fuel filter
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Old Timer
The filter on my 1,600 gti looks pretty old and I thought it's time I changed it.
Question is what's involved as I've never done it before.
Ecp stock a Bosch one so I thought I would order that but before I do….what else do I need as I think I read somewhere about needing washers etc?
Pic of current filter for attention
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1991 Black Sportline 1.8 GTI Cabby - gone
1983 Papyrus Green 1.5 Auto GL Cabby - gone
1984 Nevada Beige MK2 Golf 1.6CL LHD Auto - gone
1981 Schwartz Black MK1 Golf 1600 GTI - gone
Currently Mk1less!
1983 Papyrus Green 1.5 Auto GL Cabby - gone
1984 Nevada Beige MK2 Golf 1.6CL LHD Auto - gone
1981 Schwartz Black MK1 Golf 1600 GTI - gone
Currently Mk1less!
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Local Hero
You can re-condition them, that is you sand them shiney
and smooth 400-600 grit wet/dry with water. Holding then on the edge with a pair of pliers you place them in a flame until they change color, as this will re-annul them, and make them
re-useable… if the are really gouged, then you may want to source new….but I have taken gouged ones and shined them up to re-annul and they worked fine.
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Posted
Old Timer
Gti fuel filter
Are they the same size etc as sump plug washers?
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1991 Black Sportline 1.8 GTI Cabby - gone
1983 Papyrus Green 1.5 Auto GL Cabby - gone
1984 Nevada Beige MK2 Golf 1.6CL LHD Auto - gone
1981 Schwartz Black MK1 Golf 1600 GTI - gone
Currently Mk1less!
1983 Papyrus Green 1.5 Auto GL Cabby - gone
1984 Nevada Beige MK2 Golf 1.6CL LHD Auto - gone
1981 Schwartz Black MK1 Golf 1600 GTI - gone
Currently Mk1less!
Posted
Local Hero
from the fuel in 049133696B 14,7X22 2 needed
from the filter to the cis box N 0138128 12X15,5X1,5 2 needed
VW Heritage shows including the washers with the filter.
https://www.vwheritage.com/893133511-filter-fuel-k-jetronic-1-8cc-mk1-cab-mk2-12-83-7-93
So, just check the filter before you order washers that you may or may not need
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What do Divorces, Great Coffee, and Car Electrics all have in common?
They all start with GOOD Grounds.
Where are my DIY Links?
They all start with GOOD Grounds.
Where are my DIY Links?
Posted
Local Hero
Filter for £11.52 on this site.
http://www.vwspares.co.uk/g1filters.php
The link to VW heritage above is for the wrong filter.
Washers, yes 1 side is the same size as a sump washer and the other side is slightly smaller, 2 washers on each side are needed.
remove your petrol cap and put it back on to reduce any pressure build up before undoing the filter and have a cloth underneath the filter to catch any petrol spraying out and pouring out as there is a far bit of petrol in the filer, decanter petrol into a small pot and clean any oily bits around the engine bay as it's a great cleaner.
The car will struggle to start again once new filter is fitted as it needs to fill up with petrol first.
1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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Old Timer
mark1gls said
You also have the early smaller fuel filter, pre 84 cars are fitted with them. You can see the 17mm spacer screwed into the end of the filter, these spacers also make useful gearbox oil plug removal tools as they are long and fit nicely into a socket and stick out enough to fit into the gearbox level/drain plug. This only works if the plugs are not sized in as the spacers are not that strong as they have a hole through them.
Filter for £11.52 on this site.
http://www.vwspares.co.uk/g1filters.php
The link to VW heritage above is for the wrong filter.
Washers, yes 1 side is the same size as a sump washer and the other side is slightly smaller, 2 washers on each side are needed.
remove your petrol cap and put it back on to reduce any pressure build up before undoing the filter and have a cloth underneath the filter to catch any petrol spraying out and pouring out as there is a far bit of petrol in the filer, decanter petrol into a small pot and clean any oily bits around the engine bay as it's a great cleaner.
The car will struggle to start again once new filter is fitted as it needs to fill up with petrol first.
thank you mark1gls
That webiste is very useful and they do genuine Oil filters too. I thought they were obsolete now!
I ordered a filer from ECP, a Bosch one, which worked out similar cost wise as AWS. Thank you for the link however. I will use AWS in the future.
1991 Black Sportline 1.8 GTI Cabby - gone
1983 Papyrus Green 1.5 Auto GL Cabby - gone
1984 Nevada Beige MK2 Golf 1.6CL LHD Auto - gone
1981 Schwartz Black MK1 Golf 1600 GTI - gone
Currently Mk1less!
1983 Papyrus Green 1.5 Auto GL Cabby - gone
1984 Nevada Beige MK2 Golf 1.6CL LHD Auto - gone
1981 Schwartz Black MK1 Golf 1600 GTI - gone
Currently Mk1less!
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Local Hero
1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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Local Hero
1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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